French-Speaking Grants Manager, Washington, D.C.

Company Profile: Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. MSI is part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries, including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Position Summary:

MSI is currently seeking an experienced grants manager to join our office on the DC Waterfront. The Grants Manager must have demonstrated expertise in grants management, working closely with local sub-grantees, and will serve as grants manager to provide assistance with grants programs in Francophone Africa, traveling to the region as needed.

Responsibilities:

· Advise and assist in the design, development, and implementation of grants under contract;

· Advise and assist in program monitoring and evaluation in the context of grants management policies, procedures, and practices;

· Analyze and evaluate grant applications, proposals, and awards to ensure adherence to grants management policies;

· Ensure proper negotiation of the terms and conditions for sub-grants and reviews and analyze budget estimates consistent with USAID grant and program requirements;

Qualifications:

· Knowledge of USAID contract management and grants management policies and procedures; Grants under Contract experience preferred;

· 5+ years experience in grants design and management, as well as oversight of subcontracting;

· Prior experience managing USAID contracts and grants, including grants under contract;

· Prior field-based development experience preferred;

· Strong NGO capacity building and training skills required;

· Proven ability to work with diverse international teams;

· Prior experience working in Francophone Africa preferred;

· Fluency in French required as the Grants Manager will closely support projects in Francophone Africa.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com.